Rio's Carnival kicks off as mayor gives key to the city to King Momo
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro's mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch on Friday, opening King Momo's five-day reign over the festivities. “Don’t call me. Call King Momo ...
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Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio’s Carnival, but face pushback as their numbers grow
Vendors are a fixture at Rio’s Carnival street parties. They scour Instagram pages for times and locations, coordinate on WhatsApp groups, then race across parks and up hills, from Rio’s downtown to ...
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AP PHOTOS: In Rio and beyond, Carnival brings euphoria and release to Brazilians
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the ...
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival: Hotel occupancy surpasses 95%
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is a massive economic powerhouse, significantly impacting both the local and national economy of Brazil. The Carnival creates over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs ...